Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader expressed concern about national security amid the growing crisis in Haiti, saying Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry was not welcome in the country for security reasons. security.
“This statement comes at a time of tension and violence in Haiti, where gangs have challenged government authority, further complicating the political and social situation in the region,” read a government statement.
Abinader, in an interview with the Financial Times, explained that due to the current context, he does not consider the presence of the Haitian Prime Minister in the Dominican Republic as appropriate, affirming that this decision was taken in the interest of safeguarding of national security.
He also stressed that the crisis in Haiti not only represents a humanitarian challenge, but also poses a direct threat to the stability and security of the Dominican Republic.
He also reiterated that the Dominican Republic has closed its 390 km land border with Haiti since the recent increase in violence, implementing strict restrictions on the movement of goods.
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